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Good morning, readers! I have swatches of the new Cirque Colors The Manus X Machina Collection for you today! Here is a little info on the collaboration:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled it’s special fashion-focused exhibition entitled Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology, which explores the dichotomy between handmade (manus) and machine-made (machina) in the creation of fashion. This year’s exhibit features over 150 pieces of haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear dating from the 1880s to present day.
In honor of this show, we’ve teamed up with Olivia Kim (Vice President of Creative Projects at Nordstrom / consultant to the curation the Manus x Machina exhibition store) to develop a 6-piece collection inspired by the materials and production techniques that are explored throughout this exhibit.
I have all 6 colors to show you today and the purchasing info at the bottom of this post. Let’s take a look!
Cirque Colors Raven
Limited Edition: A spellbinding black with green iridescent shimmer calling to mind the opulent designs for evening showcased within the Manus x Machina exhibition. This multi-dimensional nail lacquer was inspired by such diverse materials as feathers, satin, and vinyl used in haute couture embellishments.
I’m showing two coats below with top coat for full coverage.
This is a really pretty and color shifting polish. The green shimmer is most noticeable, but it bends to plum at the edges in different angles to the light.
Cirque Colors Pret-A-Pearl
Limited Edition: A soft white shade with a rouge-pink sheen, this refined lacquer is inspired by the subtle iridescence of mother-of-pearl. Known for its luster, strength, and resilience, this prized natural material has been used in fashion for centuries, inspiring various synthetic imitations.
I’m showing three coats below with top coat for full coverage.
I really love the subtle pink flash in this shimmer and it was more noticeable in person than my photos.
Cirque Colors Moon Dust
Limited Edition: A chameleon silver foil made with superfine sterling silver pigment. This universally flattering nail lacquer shade is both futuristic and ancient, lending an otherworldly elegance to the wearer with dazzling iridescence and a nod to the power of the hand in space-age design.
I’m showing two coats below with top coat for full coverage.
This is a great silver foil with shimmer and I was happy that it was opaque with only two coats. 
Cirque Colors Ultrasonic
Limited Edition: A sheer linen-white inspired by designer toiles which serve as working prototypes for finished fashion designs. This foundational shade pays homage to the creative process, providing buildable coverage and a perfect blank canvas for nail art.
I’m showing three coats below with top coat.
Unfortunately, due to it’s sheer formula, I still had some streaks after 3 coats of application. I think a fourth may have helped. 
Cirque Colors Laser Jet
Limited Edition: A sparkling black holographic glitter topper that can be used alone for opaque coverage or layered for a shimmering effect. This high-tech lacquer is inspired by the machine-like perfection achieved in hand-beading and embellishment of both couture and prêt-à-porter garments.
I’m showing one coat with top coat over Moon Dust below.
This had nice density and I didn’t feel the need for a second coat when using it as a glitter topper. If I were to wear it alone, it would probably need around 3 coats for full coverage. The holo glitter addition to the dark glitter is a fun effect and would look great over a lot of colors.
Cirque Colors Tulle
Limited Edition: A light pink-beige crème inspired by the dichotomy of precision and lightness embodied in handmade accents from the various haute couture métiers, including dentellerie (lacemaking), parurier floral (artificial flowers), plissage (pleating), and plumasserie (featherwork).
I’m showing two easy coats with top coat below for full coverage.
I really like this dusty pink and it is my favorite of the collection. The application was great and I had no issues.
What do you think of the new Cirque Colors The Manus x Machina Collection? I love the concept behind the collaboration and the polishes are a perfect fit! If you don’t live in New York City to buy the bottles individually at The Met Store, you can buy 3-piece gift sets online. The sets are: Raven, Moon Dust, and Pret-A-Pearl or Ultrasonic, Tulle, and Laser Jet. You can find the sets HERE.
To Buy:
Individual Bottles, $15
Available in-store only at The Met Store: 1000 Fifth Ave, New York City
3-Piece Gift Sets, $42
Available online only at store.metmuseum.org (shipping to US residents)
Through Aug 14, or while supplies last.
*The polishes in this post were sent for me to review with my honest opinion.
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